On Sept.29, last Saturday afternoon I had anterior C5/6 disc fusion with cadaver, with plate and screws. When my pain medication wears off, I experience very bad pain on the left side. It is at the base of my skull where it indents, and down my neck and into my left shoulder. I was wondering if anyone experienced this and that this is normal. At this point I am not sure what the normal pains are, and that side is very sore and why I need the pain medication. I still feel it when medicated but, not so intense.My surgeon is a great surgeon but not so post op informative, thank goodness for this sight. My discharge notes from hospital were regular activity and my only restriction was no heavy lifting. So, it was quite vague. Any help on my 5 days post op would be great.
Thank you, Kim